Graeme MacKay's cartoon depicts how Trump's tariffs, backed by a rogue U.S. corporation, drive Stelco layoffs

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MacKay, G. (2026, October 18). Graeme MacKay's cartoon depicts how Trump's tariffs, backed by a rogue U.S. corporation, drive Stelco layoffs. Toronto Star. https://www.thestar.com/opinion/editorial-cartoons/graeme-mackay-s-cartoon-depicts-how-trump-s-tariffs-backed-by-a-rogue-u-s-corporation-drive-stelco-layoffs/article_8545f1e0-708d-4ea8-ba0a-b0adfdb7ea12.html

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Toronto Star · collected 2026-10-18 · by Graeme MacKay

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On October 18, 2026, Graeme MacKay published a cartoon in The Star that illustrates how Donald Trump's tariffs led to layoffs at Stelco, a major Canadian steel company. The cartoon suggests that these tariffs were exacerbated by actions from a rogue U.S. corporation, which further harmed Stelco’s operations and contributed to the job losses. The impact of these tariffs has strained international relations and affected local economies reliant on the steel industry.

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